A Population Study Correlates Air Pollution with Faster Cognitive Aging
Recent research has shown a direct correlation between long-term exposure to air pollution and accelerated cognitive aging. Studies have indicated that air pollutants can lead to chronic inflammation in the body, contributing to age-related diseases. In a unique 15-year study, older adults in England exposed to high levels of air pollutants like NO2 and PM10 showed decreased memory and executive function. This decline in cognitive performance was equivalent to aging by several years. Further investigation is needed to understand the biological pathways through which air pollution affects cognition. For more information, you can access the full study here.
